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Paul Skenes loses vice-grip on ROY award
After cruising to All-Star starter status after only 11 career starts, Paul Skenes has found his first choppy water as a major league pitcher.,Once considered a threat to win National League Cy Young honors, the Pittsburgh Pirates' star rookie is suddenly not even the favorite to win Rookie of the Y...
Yankees defend Aaron Judge after LLWS coach criticizes star
One day after Little League coach Bob Laterza criticized New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, the Yankees came to the defense of their superstar.,Laterza, coach of the South Shore team from Staten Island that reached the Little League World Series, believed Judge didn't do enough to acknowledge his...
Veteran OLB Markus Golden officially retires from NFL
Outside linebacker Markus Golden made his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons official on Wednesday with an announcement on his Instagram account.,Golden, 33, had re-signed with Pittsburgh on Aug. 1, then the Steelers placed him on the reserve/retired list on Aug. 9.,"Football has always been...
Racing Louisville acquires Janine Beckie from Portland Thorns
Racing Louisville acquired forward Janine Beckie, an Olympic gold medalist and former NWSL champion, in a trade with the Portland Thorns, the clubs announced Wednesday.,Portland received rookie first-round forward Reilyn Turner in return.,"Janine has a winning mentality and is someone we've paid clo...
Patriots release veteran DT Mike Purcell
The New England Patriots released veteran defensive tackle Mike Purcell on Wednesday after signing him on Aug. 1 for depth on the line.,Purcell, 33, started 10 of his 16 games played with the Denver Broncos last season and recorded 25 tackles, five quarterback hits and one fumble recovery. In eight ...
5-star OT Michael Fasusi commits to Oklahoma
Five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi, ranked the 12th best overall player in the Class of 2025, committed to Oklahoma on Wednesday.,Fasusi, out of Lewisville, Texas, chose the Sooners over the Longhorns, Texas A&M, Missouri, Oregon and Alabama among 37 offers. ,"I almost committed on the offici...
Defending Tour champ Viktor Hovland rides rebound into Rockies
Four holes from the finish during the opening round in Memphis last week, Viktor Hovland drifted one step beyond what was next. ,At 2-over-par through 15 holes in the St. Jude FedEx Championship, Hovland said he was calendaring practice time for the weekend under the presumption his form was trackin...
Rockies place RHP Victor Vodnik (bicep) on 15-day IL
The Colorado Rockies placed rookie right-hander Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of right bicep inflammation.,The move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Rockies selected the contract of right-hander Jeff Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque.,Vodnik was...
Yankees place RHP Luis Gil (back strain) on 15-day IL
The New York Yankees placed right-handed starter Luis Gil on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a lower back strain.,Gil left Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians after allowing three runs on three hits and six walks in three-plus innings of work.,He gave up a home run to Brayan Rocchio...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR, 10-Team Advice
This fantasy football mock draft should help you ace the first round of your draft this year in 10-team, PPR leagues....
Titans WR Treylon Burks exits practice with injury
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent injury.,Observers said he landed hard after a catch and got up favoring his right hip or lower back before leaving with a trainer.,Staying healthy has been an issue for Burks, a 2022 first-round draft pick ...
Jerod Mayo: Drake Maye '100 percent' ready to lead Patriots
New England Patriots first-year coach Jerod Mayo isn't ready to name his starting quarterback, but he said Wednesday that he wouldn't hesitate to turn to rookie Drake Maye to run the offense.,"One hundred percent, I think he's ready to run a huddle," Mayo told reporters in Foxborough, Mass.,Veteran ...
Charlotte FC acquire Israeli teen Idan Toklomati
Charlotte FC acquired Israeli teenager Idan Toklomati from Maccabi Petah Tikva, the club announced Wednesday.,The 19-year-old forward is under contract with Charlotte's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Crown Legacy FC.,"We're very excited to welcome another young, international talent to Charlotte and Idan is...
5-star freshman Dylan Raiola to start at QB for Nebraska
As expected, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule named freshman Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback for the Cornhuskers' season opener against UTEP on Aug. 31.,The last -- and only -- true freshman to start at quarterback for Nebraska was Adrian Martinez in 2018. Raiola will be the fourth true freshman in H...
Blue Jackets sign F Cole Sillinger to 2-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger to a two-year, $4.5 million contract on Wednesday.,Sillinger, 21, played in 77 games with Columbus last season, tallying a career-high 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists).,The Blue Jackets selected Sillinger with the No. 12 o...
10 MLB Players Who Will Impact Pennant Pushes Around Baseball
As August winds down, MLB pennant pushes are in full swing around the MLB. These 10 players will be critical in helping their teams win the division in 2024....
Argos QB Chad Kelly returns from ban to start vs. Saskatchewan
Reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player Chad Kelly will make his season debut on Thursday when the Toronto Argonauts host the skidding Saskatchewan Roughriders.,The league suspended the quarterback for a minimum of nine regular-season games on May 7 after an investigation into allegations he had violat...
Wednesday August 21 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB and WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Wednesday August 21st's slate of games, including MLB and WNBA picks on 8/21/2024....
SMU out to gain traction in opener at Nevada
SMU moved up in status to the Atlantic Coast Conference and opens the season Saturday night when it visits downtrodden Nevada in Reno, Nev.,SMU finished off its 11 seasons in the American Athletic Conference with an 11-3 record in 2023, including 8-0 in conference play. ,Last season's gaudy record, ...
Yankees try to rebound from disappointing loss vs. Guardians
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians drew 14 walks, but it took a while for the big hits to follow.,Cleveland eventually emerged with the victory, and the American League Central leaders hope to cash in on any opportunities a little more quickly Wednesday night when they visit the New York Yankees fo...